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JavaScript Object-Oriented JavaScript (2015) Introduction to Methods Object Literal Review

Posted by Jason Peay
Jason Peay
16,515 Points

How to access the value of a property on an object?

If I had the key of "full name" how would I access the value of that property on an object?

A. person("full name");

B. person."full name";

C. person["full name"];

D. person.fullName

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,268 Points

:point_right: Having a space in the key limits your options.

Normally, one way to access a property would be with the "dot" notation, but since this key contains a space, your only recourse is to use:   person["full name"]; — answer "C" in this case.

Jason Peay
Jason Peay
16,515 Points

Thank you